Core 2: OS, Software, Security and Operational Procedures
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Taught by IBM Skills Network Team
Computer ScienceInformation Technology
About the course
Skill up for the CompTIA Core 2 Certification exam! This course gives aspiring IT support professionals, helpdesk professionals, and system administrators essential skills for this career-launching certification and a job in IT support, networking, and system management. During this course, you’ll explore key operating systems (OS), including Microsoft Windows, Apple macOS, Linux, and cloud-based platforms. You’ll learn how to install, update, and manage IT systems while mastering their unique
The consensus
1 of the 15 reviews we read rated it 3★ or lower, but none of them wrote a comment. This is the most-upvoted review (1 vote).
“It is a great course, but only if the lab loads faster and works properly will be great.”
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